Corinne McDermott is the founder of havebabywilltravel.com, a guide to travelling with tots. And she's the Toronto city specialist for up!.

Here’s her version of a perfect day in Toronto. Her picks are based on $24 each for a family of four.

Breakfast - $17, including a $10 all-day transit pass

A Toronto Transit Commission day pass costs only $10 for a family of four on weekends. Grab it at historic Union Station and walk east to St. Lawrence Market and St. Urbain Bagels for a fresh dozen for about $7. A small hunk of artisanal cheese from a fine cheese emporium on the premises plus some fresh juice and you’re set for the day.

Morning - FREE

Bagels in hand, head south-west to Harbourfront Centre, the city’s home of free art. But the best part is the view of the lake and the 10 acres of well-maintained park and boardwalk.

Lunch - $9

Head back to Union Station and take the subway north to College Station, and then take the Carlton streetcar east to Parliament Street. Splurge just a little for lunch at the cozy Peartree Restaurant. Try its amazing array of eggs Benedict variations (from $9).

Afternoon - Free

Walk off your meal to nearby Riverdale Farm, a working farm in the heart of Toronto with cows, pigs, horses, chickens, goats and sheep. It’s free and open every day.

Dinner - $5

Head down to Queen Street and catch an eastbound streetcar towards The Beach, the city’s leafy village within a city. Join the locals at Lick’s for dinner. The Homeburger ($5) is a Toronto tradition; make sure to order it with extra Guk (a garlicky mayo).

Evening - FREE

Wind the kids down along the iconic three-km boardwalk, with plenty of stops along the way for skipping rocks on the lake, or a quick turn on the swings or monkey bars. Wherever you’re staying, the Queen streetcar is just a short block north.